Meet the team
We are delighted to introduce you to our team, who manage our services on a day to day basis and are committed to providing the highest standard of care.
Our centre managers are supported in their roles by our senior leadership team.
Natalya Jackson
Group Chief Executive
Natalya was appointed as the Group Chief Executive of the Orchard Care Group in December 2022.
Natalya has extensive experience in the health and social care sector with over 18 years in Avista, one of the largest voluntary disability providers, where she held a number of senior roles including Director of Human Resources, and more recently Chief Executive Officer.
Natalya has a Bachelor of Business Studies degree from Trinity College Dublin and an MBS from the Smurfit Business School.
Roisin Kirwan
Regional Director of Operations Orchard Residential Care
Roisin joined Orchard Community Care in July 2022 with close to 20 years’ experience in mainstream residential services including as Senior Quality Manager with Solis Children’s Services.
Roisin has an MA in Health Psychology from the National University of Galway. Roisin is a member of the Irish Social Care Managers central committee which is a component of the Social Care Ireland organisation.
Rachel Hegarty
Quality Coordinator
Rachel joined Orchard Residential Care in 2013 as a care worker and was promoted to the role of deputy manager in 2018. She was appointed as Quality Coordinator in 2020 and is responsible for overseeing compliance with regulation and residential care standards.
Rachel graduated from Sligo Institute of Technology with a BA (Hons) in Social Studies.
Francis Mahon
Training Manager
Francis joined Orchard Residential Care in 2008 as a care worker and was appointed as training manager in 2017. Francis holds a BA (Hons) in Social Studies from Sligo Institute of Technology. Francis is also a certified trainer in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, the Three Pillars Model of Care and Manual Handling.
Join our team
Our team members are recruited, trained and supported to build positive relationships with children in a safe and secure environment. Our staff are fully trained to support young people in achieving their potential, and to overcome trauma, neglect, and abuse. Working together, we help the young people in our care learn to live fulfilled lives – both during and after their time with us. If you want to be a part of our team, click the button below.
